HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1974/06/10A Regular Meeting of the ;•founds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Neisen
at 8:02 P.M. on June 10, 1974, at the Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway #10, Mounds
View, Minnesota 55112.
Present:
Mayor Neisen
Councilman Hodges
Councilman Baumgartner
Councilman Johnson
Councilman Pickar
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor
Mayor Neisen's Report
Mayor Neisen read the Police Report for May.
Also Present:
Clerk- Administrator Zylla
Attorney Meyers
Engineer Bearden
MSP (Hodges Baumgartner) To approve the minutes of May 28, 1974. 4 Ayes
Picker Abstained
Several residents again appeared relative to the drainage problem south of County Road
H2 between Red Oak Drive and Sunnyside Road.
Attorney Meyers stated that in order to get a court order to grade the lots of persons
objecting to the work, the City would have to show cause and that the remedy is an
injunctive type.
Mayor Neisen stated that after the last meeting the residents informed the administrator
that they would make a temporary solution and allow Harstad to come in and grade this
Fall. Mr. Harstad has agreed in writing to do so.
Letters were ready to be sent requesting a waiver allowing Mr. Harstad to proceed onto
the property. A gentlemen from the neighborhood said that he would take the waivers
around personally and deliver them signed to the City. They then would want the work
done as soon as possible,not this Fall.
Mayor Neisen read a letter from the Metropolitan Council informing the City that
their population as of April 1, 1974 was calculated at 12,792 persons, an increase of
378 over the past year.
Mayor Neisen announced a meeting of Suburban Mayors and Civil Defense Directors for
June llth to discuss on -site assistance projects. Councilman Hodges and Civil Defense
Director Smith will attend for the City.
In response to a request by Mr. Benedict, Mayor of Bloomington, Mayor Neisen proclaimed
June 21 to July 21, Victory Month in support of the Minnesota Twins.
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Administrator Zylla's Report
MSP (Johnson Pickar) To approve the licenses: Asphalt Blacktop Driveway Company,
T. A. Schifsky Sons, Asphalt Driveway Co., Modern Roadways Company, Carl B. Anderson
Blacktopping, D. J. Drone Sons, United Asphalt Co., Inc.; Excavating Brighton
Excavating, Julian M. Johnson Construction; Gas Supplier The Pak Co., Inc.; General
Contractor Pine Tree Builders, Inc., AA -1 Furnace Cleaning Service, Inc., Able
Fence Inc., D. J. Kranz Co., Inc., Milton L. Johnson Company, M. J. Arndt Construction
Co. Kootenia Builders, Inc., Geo. W. Olsen Construction Co., Inc.; Heating Air
Conditioning Geo. Sedgwick Heating Air Conditioning Co., A. Binder Sons, Inc.,
Superior Contractors, Inc., Larson -Mac Company, Inc., Ray N. Welter Heating Co.,
Union Oil Co. of California; Masonry Gresser, Inc., Gilbert Koch, Inc.; Plaster/
Stucco Joe Nelson Stucco; Sewer Water Betts Sewer Water, Olson Plumbing,
Richfield Plumbing Co., Galaxy Mechanical Contractor, Thompson Plumbing Co., Inc.,
Beaver Plumbing Co.,; Sign Billboard Naegele Outdoor Advertising, Brede Inc.,
National Advertising Co., Leroy Signs; Transient Merchant Delores Saunders.
MSP (Hodges- Johnson) To approve the bills:
Payroll Account checks #1092 through #1095,
Payroll checks #1094 through #1121, Transfer
the Payroll Account to pay gross pay of June
from Water $1,071. =1, from Sewer $1,299.
to the Revolving Fund from the General Fund
transferring $42,846.00 to Improvement Bond
tion per 1974 Budget. Total disbursements:
General Fund checks #8612 through #8659,
check #8663 to Postmaster for 10C stamps,
check #8660 transferring $11,990.98 to
15, 1974. From General $9,620.35,
13. Check #8661 transferring $10,000.00
for road maintenance, and check #8662
from Sewer Utility for debt levy reduc-
$51,140.90. 5
MSP (Neisen Johnson) To recess the regular meeting at 8:30 P.M. 5
Mayor Neisen called the hearing to consider the rezoning of Lots 8 and 9 Spring Lake
Park Knolls Addition from B3 Commercial to R1 Single Family Residential to order at
8:30 P.M.
Administrator Zylla read the legal notice and attested to its publication in the New
Brighton Bulletin on May 23rd and 30th.
He stated that notices were sent out to 25 persons on May 8, 1974. Administrator
Zylia read ePerpts from the Planning Commission minutes of November 1973, December
1973, and February 1974 which deal with the property in question. He noted that the
west 1/2 of Lot 9 was owned by the City of Mounds View and had constructed on it a
municipal well and filtration plant.
The administrator read a memorandum prepared by Midwest Planning and Research dated
January 30, 1974 which stated that the property was spot zoned, that the area would
tend to become increasingly residential verses commercial, that the zoning is in
conflict with the development objectives as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan of
1959 which called for commercial clustering along Highway #10 and discouraging of
strip commercial, and that increased traffic volumn on Silver Lake Road and Groveland
Road would pose potential safety hazards.
Mayor Neisen called for comments in favor or against the rezoning.
5 Ayes
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Mr. Charles Mertensotto, attorney representing Dailey Homes, the owner of the
property stated that the change in zoning to R1 from Commercial would depress the
market value of hio clients property.
Mr. Richard Gillman, 7565 Groveland Road stated that Mr. Thorsen purchased the land
as R1 and would not be losing any money.
Mr. Arnold Marquette, 7584 Groveland Road stated he would not want commercial devel-
opment there because the streets were too narrow.
There were no further comments from the floor.
MSP (Baumgartner Johnson) To authorize the change in zoning from B3 to R1 for Lots
8 and 9 Spring Lake Park Knolls Addition because the subject property is spot zoned,
commercial zoning would cause traffic problems thereby endangering the safety of the
residents and the welfare of the neighbors in the immediate area, and taking into
consid ration the recommendation of Midwest Planning and the City Planning Commission.
5 Ayes
Prior to the vote Mayor Neisen cautioned the Council that they mu: :t only consider
the health, safety, and welfare of the residents in considering this matter.
Attorney Mertensotto asked if this was the final action on this matter. Attorney
Meyers declared that an ordinance amendment will be prepared for the next meeting.
MSP (Neisen- Hodges) To adjourn the special hearing at 8 :49 P.M. 5 Ayes
Neisen called the Regular Meeting back to order.
MSP (Neisen Baumgartner) To hire the following individuals for the Park and Recreation
Department Summer Activities at the salary specified:
NAME ACTIVITY SALARY
Cindy Mortenson Guitar 9.00 per hour
Raymond Schwabe Tennis 4.00 per hour
Raymond Schwabe Baseball 2.50 per hour
Dan Thompson Tennis 4.50 per person
Rob Brown Golf $15.00 per hour
Pat Hollenhorst Yoga 9.00 per hour
Mary Jane Olson Gymnastics $10.00 per hour
Lorrie Hillsdale Playgrounds 2.40 per hour
William Carroll Playgrounds 2.50 per hour
Helen Percic Playgrounds 2.50 per hour
Alan Rollins Playgrounds 2.60 per hour
Catherine Flynn Playgrounds 2.10 per hour
b ndy Peterson Playgrounds 2.10 per hour
and to hire Tim Callander and Craig Ryan to work on parks during the summer months
at a rate of pay of $2.50 per hour effective June 10, 1974; to provide a salary
increase to Swen Thelin from $2.50 per hour to $3.00 per hour effective June 10,
and an increase for Arlene Stafford from $2.90 to $3.10 per hour during 1974.
5 Ayes
Councilman Baumgartner's Report
MSP (Baumgartner- Johnson) To approve the
subdivide Unplatted Lands, Section 6, the
of west 528 feet of the northeast quarter
Planning Commission creating two (2) lots
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The Council directed that Mrs. Stafford be allowed to work as much as necessary from
the time the Administrator leaves on July 1 until his replacement is hired.
MSP (Neisen- Pickar) To authorize the purchase of two IBM Selectric typewriters at a
cost of $621.00 each. 5 Ayes
MSP (Hodges Johnson) To authorize the hiring of an additional police patrolman
effective September 1 and to notify the Police Civil Service Commission to provide
a certification of three individuals to the Council by August 1, 1974.
MSP (Neisen Baumgartner) To adopt Resolution No. 629 apportioning the assessments
on Division #48326.
Administrator Zylla a;knowledged the receipt of $20.65 from the League of Women Voters
to repair the City's mimeograph machine. The League will use their own paper and
pay $15.00 per year to the City for ink and be allowed to use the machine whenever
necessary. The first payment due for ink will be effective January 1, 1975.
Administrator Zylla stated that the Metro Sewer Board has approved the sewer user
charge system as submitted by the City and the City is now in compliance with the
Environmental Protection Agency's User Charge Regulation.
MSP (Johnson- Hodges) To authorize the installation of a street light on the southwest
corner of the property at 2848 County Road H2. 5 Ayes
Administrator Zylla stated that the newsletter will be coming out on about June 22,
1974. Included will be an article explaining the diseased tree program. He informed
the Council that a ground survey in connection with the disease control program will
commence next week and all diseased trees will be painted with a yellow dot at about
eye level.
Councilman Johnson's Report
Councilman Johnson said that he had attended the last North Suburban Sewer Advisory
Board meeting. The Board has recommended that the Lino Lakes Centerville interceptor
proposed the last few years be a gravity line instead of lift stations.
MSP (Johnson Baumgartner) To set a hearing for 9:00 P.M., July 22, 1974 to consider
the formulation of regulations to control the parking of commercial vehicles in
residential areas. 3 Ayes
Neisen Naye
Hodges Naye
subdivision request of Naomi Eastman to
north 101.51 feet of the south 2632.5 feet
into two (2) lots as recommended by the
192 feet and 306 feet deep respectively. 5 Ayes
MSP (Johnson Pickar) To approve the subdivision request of Eric Johnson to subdivide
Unplatted Lands, Section 6, North 240 feet of the South 405 feet of East 264 feet of
West 528 feet of the NE quarter into (2) lots 90 feet by 264 feet and 150 feet by
264 feet. 5 Ayes
MSP (Neisen Baumgartner To require that both subdivisions passed tonight prior
to the enactment of Ordinance No. 216 be required to dedicate cash or land as
dictated by the terms of the amended ordinance.
A motion and second to direct the preparation of an Ordinance clarifying that fences
be installed up to the lot line, that they be no more than 42 inches in the front
yard and have 90% visibility on corner lots were withdrawn in order that the Council
may have more time to familiarize themselves with the issue. Copies of fence
ordinances of other municipalities were requested.
Attorney Meyers' Report
The Council received a copy of proposed Chapter 93 to the Municipal Code entitled
the Public Health Housing Code. Action is expected at the following meeting.
MSR (Neisen- Hodges) To adopt Resolution No. 630, directing the City Attorney to
proceed with condemnation procedures for Improvement Project 1973 -4.
MSP (Baumgartner- Johnson) To adopt Ordinance No. 214 amending Chapter 39 deleting
the requirements for sign maintenance permits.
MSP (Neisen Baumgartner) To adopt Ordinance No. 215 increasing the size of garbage
containers from ten gallons to 30 gallons.
MSP (Pickar Neisen) To adopt Ordinance No. 216 amending Chapter 42.07 providing
that a credit for cash or land dedication for parks will be given only for the
existing single family dwelling unit parcel.
MSP (Johnson Baumgartner) To adjourn at 10:15 P.M.
Regpectfully Submitted,
Dennis Aylla,
Clerk- Administrator
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